Senior Finance Lead

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Finance Lead in Edmonton to oversee financial operations for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT). The role drives timely processing of thousands of transactions, supports year-end reporting, and collaborates with audit teams to ensure compliance and integrity of financial stewardship.

The incumbent provides treasury oversight, staff leadership, and cross-functional support across portfolios to sustain asset protection and accurate

Qualifications

• University Degree in a related field (eg. Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics).
• 3+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Accounting designation plus 3 years additional related experience.
• Related diploma plus 7 years directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages and organizes operations (average 2,000 transactions daily) under deadlines to provide timely, accurate service and staff alignment.
• Supervise safekeeping of client property and assets, including vault and property room operations.
• Provides guidance on financial transactions within PTIS, the primary client financial information system.
• Review and prepare working papers to support financial statements and instruct staff on their use.
• Plan, prepare and monitor year-end requirements for GoA and Estates and Trusts year-ends.
• Coordinate with Office of the Auditor General during audits and address expectations.

Skills

Financial leadership

Accounting knowledge

Auditing awareness

Education

Bachelor degree or higher

Accounting designation

Job description

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Job InformationJob Title:Senior Finance LeadJob Requisition ID:87740Ministry:Assisted Living and Social ServicesLocation:EdmontonFull or Part-Time:Full TimeHours of Work:36.25hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: TemporaryScope:Open CompetitionClosing Date:October 14, 2026Classification:Finance 4Salary: $3,443.27 to $4,551.21 bi-weekly ($89,869 - $118,787/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The OPGT assists people with a variety of services, information and resources in the areas of guardianship services, trusteeship services, capacity assessment information and court applications, complaints about guardians, trustees and agents and advance planning.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance Operations and the Assistant Public Trustee - Finance, the Senior Finance Lead plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the effective, efficient, accurate, and timely administration of financial operations supporting approximately 12,000 vulnerable Albertans served by the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT). The office oversees financial processes involving 500,000 client transactions annually, with a value exceeding $311 million across accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, liabilities and related financial functions.

The position also provides treasury management information, reporting on liquidity requirements, and ensuring sufficient funds are available within OPGT systems and banking platforms to meet ongoing client obligations and expenses. Through strategic oversight and operational leadership, the Senior Finance Lead contributes to the integrity, sustainability and accountability of OPGT financial operations.

The role also supports interim and year-end audit activities and provides cross-functional cover-off across other Senior Finance Lead portfolios as required.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages and organizes operations (average 2,000 transactions daily) under critical deadlines to provide timely and accurate service while arranging the staff to fulfil internal financial controls.
• Supervise the safekeeping of client property and physical assets held by OPGT, including oversight of vault and property room operations (e.g. wills, jewelry, precious metals, household effects, guns, medication).
• Provides advice and support to staff and management regarding financial transactions and processes within the Public Trustee Information System (PTIS), the primary system used to manage client financial information.
• Review and/or prepare working papers to support the financial statements. Provide instruction to other accounting staff on use of working papers.
• Plan, prepare, communicate and monitor year-end requirements and activities for the Department for both the GoA year-end and the Estates and Trusts year-end.
• Liaise with the Office of the Auditor General during interim/annual audits addressing audit expectations and requirements.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Agility – The successful candidate will have the ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing situations and issues, while making well thought-out recommendations.

Building Collaborative Environments – You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and will factor this into planning.

Creative Problem Solving – Breaks down problems, undertakes appropriate research and investigation and draws on experiences to solve problems. For example, suggesting improvements to current processes and identifying efficiencies.

Drive for Results – Identifies ways to exceed performance expectations. Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives and public expectations. Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically align decisions and plans based on values, outcomes and broader organizational needs.

Systems Thinking – You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and will factor this into planning.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies.

Qualifications

Required:

• University Degree in a related field (eg. Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics).
• 3+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Accounting designation plus 3 years additional related experience.
• Related diploma plus 7 years directly related experience.

Assets:

• Previous experience in banking, financial operations, or a related field will be considered an asset.
• Previous supervisory experience in a unionized and regulated workplace environment.
• Extensive experience in financial management, internal controls, and compliance frameworks related to the secure administration of funds and assets.
• Experience with vault operations, asset custody, and inventory control processes is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements, disclosures, and related reporting in accordance with legislative, regulatory, and accounting requirements.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting experience, including the development of multi-year business plans, operational budgets, and financial strategies.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply government policies and procedures, various Acts, Regulations, the FAA (Financial Administration Act), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), etc.

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns with the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out. A cover letter will be one of the ways to assess communication skills of candidates.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

Term of Employment – Temporary 18 months.

Location – John E. Brownlee Building Edmonton.Schedule: In-Person Work Times: 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM.

Note: Internal candidates may be considered on a secondment basis, subject to approval from their home position/department. There may be an opportunity for the appointment to be extended beyond the initial term.

Applicants being considered for this position will be required to complete a Level 2 Enhanced Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check along with a credit check) as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] .